Description
Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.
- • Analyze organic or inorganic compounds to determine chemical or physical properties, composition, structure, relationships, or reactions, using chromatography, spectroscopy, or spectrophotometry techniques.
- • Develop, improve, or customize products, equipment, formulas, processes, or analytical methods.
- • Compile and analyze test information to determine process or equipment operating efficiency or to diagnose malfunctions.
- • Confer with scientists or engineers to conduct analyses of research projects, interpret test results, or develop nonstandard tests.
- • Direct, coordinate, or advise personnel in test procedures for analyzing components or physical properties of materials.
- • Induce changes in composition of substances by introducing heat, light, energy, or chemical catalysts for quantitative or qualitative analysis.
- • Write technical papers or reports or prepare standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, or tests.
- • Prepare test solutions, compounds, or reagents for laboratory personnel to conduct tests.
- • Maintain laboratory instruments to ensure proper working order and troubleshoot malfunctions when needed.
- • Conduct quality control tests.
- • Evaluate laboratory safety procedures to ensure compliance with standards or to make improvements as needed.
- • Purchase laboratory supplies, such as chemicals, when supplies are low or near their expiration date.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
